
Thailand’s cabinet approved two loan programs intended to delay sales of 4.5 million tonnes of main-season rice and prevent prices from falling. The government also cited a 109% increase in rice exports to ASEAN markets and plans to expand export opportunities while overseeing purchasing points.
Loans that defer sales can temporarily restrict rice availability on the market and support prices, while stronger exports add demand. The effects depend on how much rice is actually held back and whether the reported export growth continues.
After 168 past bullish policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.8% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -1.7% to +2.1%), and -0.4% over 20.
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